Putin Arrives in Crimea on First Official Visit Since Russia's Annexation

President Calls for World to Respect Russia's Interests

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived on a wave of pageantry Friday in Sevastopol to celebrate the anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II, marking his first visit to Crimea since its annexation with a call for the world to respect Russia's interests.

Earning cheers in the port city, the longtime home of Russia's Black Sea Naval Fleet, Mr. Putin cruised into the harbor on a boat during a parade of Russian navy...